Description
Indulge in the ultimate club sandwich with layers of crispy bacon, turkey, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a flavorful mayo-mustard spread, all sandwiched between toasted sourdough slices.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 slices thick-cut white or whole wheat sandwich bread (preferably sturdy sourdough)
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy
- 4 ounces thinly sliced deli turkey breast (or roast chicken)
- 3 ounces thinly sliced ham (optional)
- 2 slices sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese
- Crisp Romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- 1 medium ripe tomato, sliced
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pickles or avocado slices
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Heat a skillet and cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Toast the bread: Toast the bread until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the spread: Mix mayo and Dijon mustard.
- Slice the tomatoes: Cut tomatoes into slices and season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the sandwich: Layer turkey, lettuce, tomato, and bread. Repeat with ham, bacon, cheese, and top bread slice.
- Secure and slice: Use toothpicks to hold layers together. Cut diagonally into quarters.
Notes
- Pat lettuce and tomato dry to prevent sogginess.
- Toast bread until golden but not burnt.
- Save bacon fat for added flavor when toasting bread.
- Assemble sandwich just before serving for crispness.
- For vegetarian option, use grilled portobello mushrooms or tofu with vegan mayo.
- For low-carb, use lettuce wraps or low-carb bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg